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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through First Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which monastery did Adso belong?
(a) The Monastery of Cluny.
(b) The Monastery of Melk.
(c) The Monastery of Vallé.
(d) The Monastery of Munich.

2. At that time this book was written, who was the Emperor?
(a) Charles.
(b) Louis.
(c) John.
(d) Bernard.

3. Why has William come to the monastery?
(a) To study a manuscript.
(b) To rest.
(c) To investigate the death of Adelmo.
(d) To learn about potions.

4. Who is Ubertino obsessed with?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) Clare of Montefalco.
(c) William.
(d) The virgin Mary.

5. How does William know what he tells the Cellarer in ‘First Day’?
(a) Someone has told him.
(b) He is guessing at random.
(c) Through informed reasoning.
(d) He is psychic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book cited Adso’s manuscript?

2. Who is the first person from the monks that the men meet in ‘First Day’?

3. When is the narrator now writing, according to the Preface?

4. What is Severinus’s job at the abbey?

5. What area of the abbey is forbidden to William?

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